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Author Notes: If the Butter Burger had an Italian cousin….Well, this was dinner tonight. It was pretty darn good. You gotta try burrata. It’s really indescribably delicious. Now I’m hooked, thanks to several of you. ;-) I found my burrata at Plum Plum’s Cheese Shop in Pound Ridge, NY. You can find my recipe for basil emulsion in the food52 archives. —mrslarkin

Serves 4

1 1/2pounds 85% lean ground beef

salt and pepper

4 large hamburger buns, insides brushed with butter and lightly toasted on the grill

Form ground beef into 4 patties. Don't pack the meat, or handle it too much. Use a light hand for the best juicy burger results. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or to your taste.

Place one lettuce leaf on bottom bun, trimmed to fit.

Place burger on next.

Top with two slices of burrata.

Next, a schmear or drizzle of basil emulsion/pesto…

Followed by a slice of tomato…

And a basil leaf or two or three.

Maybe a little more basil emulsion/pesto on inside of top bun, if you like. Close it up. Grab a bunch of napkins - it might get messy. Buon appetito!